Atty. Benjamin P. Malerba
Benjamin P. Malerba is a Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Uniondale, NY
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About Benjamin P. Malerba at a Glance
Benjamin P. Malerba is a health care attorney based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Rivkin Radler LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar. Educated at Hofstra University (J.D.) and Hofstra University (M.B.A). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Serves clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin P. Malerba
- Benjamin P. Malerba is a Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group
- Based in Uniondale, New York, he is also a member of the Privacy, Data & Cyber Law Practice Group
- His practice focuses on Health Care Law, where he advises a wide range of healthcare providers and facilities, including independent practice associations (IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), provider networks, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic and treatment centers, dialysis facilities, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers
- Ben counsels clients on healthcare business transactions, New York State licensing matters, corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting issues, regulatory compliance, disputes with managed care organizations, federal and state anti-kickback and self-referral laws, and healthcare privacy and security requirements
- He regularly advises on data breach response, cybersecurity, and data security matters, with particular emphasis on compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and related state privacy laws
- In addition, Ben represents licensed healthcare facilities before the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council
- He has experience representing clients before federal and state agencies, including the U.S
- Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, in connection with HIPAA investigations and security breach matters
- His work also includes counseling healthcare providers and business associates on the development and implementation of compliance programs, as well as preparing for and responding to HIPAA audits, investigations, and reported breaches
- Ben is a frequent lecturer on healthcare regulatory and compliance topics and regularly presents to provider networks, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, management services organizations, dental service organizations, medical groups, and state professional associations
- He is also an active participant in the Volunteer Lawyers’ Project, where he provides pro bono representation to tenants in landlord-tenant proceedings
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Benjamin P. Malerba's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin P. Malerba handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Uniondale.
Health Care Law in Uniondale
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Uniondale
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Uniondale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Uniondale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Uniondale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Uniondale Choose Benjamin P. Malerba
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin P. Malerba's practice in the field of health care.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Benjamin P. Malerba's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Uniondale
A Uniondale-based practice means Benjamin P. Malerba attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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